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Gold, gem seekers 'serious' at Gold Rush Days

By Jerry Gunn Reporter
Posted 3:57PM on Saturday 17th October 2009 ( 15 years ago )
DAHLONEGA - Rain and cloudy weather did not stop serious gem and gold seekers at this yearâ
The estimated fifty to one hundred thousand people that crowded the square ignored the cool wet weather
Betsy Osborne from Atlanta rolled up her sleeves, took Smith’s advice and started panning for the yellow stuff
The Gold Rush King and Queen for 2009, Bryson Wilkins and Loretta Grizzle, were crowned shortly after the event's official start

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